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A storage cabinet should do more than keep your belongings out of sight. In a Dutch home, every centimetre counts. A bathroom cabinet has to cope with moisture, while an office cabinet may be opened every day. The right choice depends on its dimensions, material and load capacity, as well as how you plan to use it.
A cabinet may look compact on paper but still not fit because of skirting boards, pipes, a door or protruding handles. So, measure more than just the available width and height. Check:
A narrow storage cabinet is useful in a hallway or studio flat, but check that its internal compartments are large enough for your belongings. With a shoe cabinet, the depth of the compartments is particularly important: high-top trainers or boots may not fit a standard layout.
Words such as “sturdy” or “extra spacious” don’t tell you much without figures. Check the stated maximum static load capacity and see whether it applies to each drawer, each shelf or the whole cabinet. A wardrobe with drawers for lightweight clothing has different requirements from a filing cabinet filled with lever arch files.
The construction of the drawer runners also matters if you’re choosing a cabinet with drawers. Full-extension runners let you reach the back of a drawer, but the stated load capacity is still the deciding factor. Don’t automatically put heavy items in a fabric drawer, even if the cabinet itself feels sturdy.
Tall or narrow furniture can tip over if several drawers are opened at once. That makes the included anti-tip fittings a useful safety feature, but their effectiveness depends on fixing them correctly to the wall and on the type of wall. Follow the assembly instructions and check that the fixings supplied are suitable for your wall.
Choose a layout based on the things you actually want to store:
An adjustable shelf makes a cabinet more versatile for bottles, towels, boxes or ornaments. Check how many shelf positions are available and whether the shelf can be removed.
MDF and chipboard are common materials for home furniture. A melamine or other finished surface can make everyday cleaning easier, but prolonged contact with water is still best avoided. Good ventilation and careful drying are important for a bathroom cabinet.
A metal filing cabinet or drawer unit is generally designed for documents and office supplies. A plastic drawer unit is lightweight and better suited to smaller items, for example in a home office, bedroom or storage room. For fabric drawers, check the maximum load and the recommended cleaning method.
A pre-assembled cabinet saves time, while a modular model is easier to carry through a narrow hallway or stairwell. Castors are useful if you regularly rearrange your space. Check whether they can be locked, particularly if you’re placing a printer or other equipment on the unit.
The options below are matched to different uses. Their features are based on the available product information and stated specifications.
Why it suits this profile: This compact unit has five drawers and, according to the product specifications, measures 12 x 15 x 25 cm. That makes it suitable for small items in a bedroom, home office or storage room.
The separate drawers help you sort small items, so you don’t have to rely on one large, cluttered compartment.
Five drawers, a plastic construction and a volume of 740 ml per drawer, according to the product information.
Why it suits this profile: This bathroom unit combines three drawers with two compartments behind a door and is designed to fit washbasins with or without a pedestal. It measures 30 x 70 x 64 cm.
The adjustable shelf accommodates bottles of different heights. The anti-tip fittings help you secure the unit correctly to the wall; its stated maximum static load is 36,2 kg.
Three drawers, two doors and an MDF/chipboard construction, according to the product description; suitable for towels and toiletries.
Why it suits this profile: This mobile metal office cabinet is designed for documents and office supplies. It has four drawers, a lock and optional castors, making it suitable for a home office or workplace.
The lock helps keep documents secure. According to the product specifications, each drawer has a load capacity of 15 kg.
Steel construction, four drawers, a lock and dimensions of approximately 45,1 x 39 x 69,3 cm.
Why it suits this profile: Measuring 60 x 24 x 104,5 cm, this shoe cabinet fits into a relatively narrow hallway. According to the product information, its adjustable, removable shelves can hold up to twelve pairs of shoes.
The adjustable layout means you’re not limited to fixed compartment heights. It’s still important to secure a tall, narrow cabinet to the wall.
Two doors, four adjustable shelves, one drawer and a slim depth of 24 cm, according to the product description.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Use the included anti-tip fittings in accordance with the assembly instructions, and choose wall plugs and screws suited to your wall type. After assembly, check that the cabinet is level and doesn’t wobble. If possible, store heavy items near the bottom and avoid opening several tall drawers at once.
Its lifespan depends on the material, load, assembly and care. A cabinet used within its stated load capacity and kept dry is less likely to be damaged. Check the hinges, drawer runners and castors regularly. Ventilation is important for a bathroom cabinet to limit prolonged exposure to moisture.
A cabinet on castors doesn’t use electricity. The main costs are the purchase price, assembly and any floor protection you may need. Choose lockable castors if the cabinet will often stay in one place, and check that they can support the combined weight of the cabinet and its contents.
